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Braxl Family History

Braxl Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brand, Brill, Beal, Kral, Ball, Brake, Brach, Bratt, Braun, Brahm

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Where is the Braxl family from?

You can see how Braxl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braxl family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Braxl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Braxl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braxl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braxl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Braxl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Braxl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Braxl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Braxl. For the veterans among your Braxl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Braxl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Braxl in 1975 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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